£570 - Isabel Marant

Judd Crane, womenswear director for Selfridges:

"The beauty of the cocoonshape lies in its versatility - this style, from Isabel Marant, will work over trousers or skirts of almost any length, and the hidden buttons make for a really sleek, modern finish."

£1,930 - Erdem

£575 - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Luisa de Paula, buying director for my-wardrobe.com:

"This Marc by Marc Jacobs belted bronze coat is an easy way to wear metallics. The black ribbon belt gives a feminine edge to the boxy shape of the coat, which works well over a dress for evening as well as over jeans or trousers for day."

£195 - Sisley

£120 - Asos

Emma Fox, womenswear buying director for asos.com:

"Leather is a key fabric for autumn and it’s perfect for coats. It’s warm, has great structure and moulds around your body the more you wear it. Patent panelling also works well as a hem or collar to add impact to contrasting fabrics, such as tweed."

£379 - Pyrus

£1,630 - Junya watanabe

Rebecca Osei-baidoo, womenswear buyer for Browns:

"We saw a lot of heritage references in the autumn/winter 2012 collections. One of our favourite pieces that embodies this trend is this Junya Watanabe tailored checked wool coat that would be perfect worn with a pair of riding boots."

£400 - Tommy Hilfiger

£1,100 - Roksanda Ilincic

Natalie Kingham, international womenswear buyer for Matches:

"Roksanda Ilincic’s exclusive colour-pop crepe swing coat has a fantastic Sixtiesstyle silhouette and luxurious silk lining. The bold colour will make a statement and work well from the office to an evening event."

£235 - Pied à Terre at House of Fraser

£99.99 - Mango at House of Fraser

Louise Bailey, senior womenswear buyer for House of Fraser:

"Functional, tailored and stylish, the military coat is a classic piece to invest in. It will outlast many of the current fashion trends this season to become a wardrobe essential with real longevity."

£109.95 - Gap

£750 - Burberry London

Holli Rogers, fashion director for net-a-porter.com:

"The pea coat is set to be this season’s new biker jacket and Burberry London’s wool and cashmere-style is a timeless classic brought up to date with simple detailing. wear with winter brights for a polished look."

£560 - Miu Miu

£365 - Zadig & voltaire

Magali Ginsburg: head of business development for thecorner.com:

"I have chosen this coat from Rochas since the structured and slightly oversized shape represents the key style in this category for the coming season. The retro-style bracelet sleeves show a flash of wrist, which always looks chic too."